Group of Men and Women, United States, 1870s
Inspirational Quotes
| It is not a question of whether you "have what it takes," but of whether you take the gifts you have — they are plenteous — and share them with all the world. Neale Donald Walsh Tomorrow's God |
| Re-connect Group for Widows/Widowers |
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When a spouse or partner dies, the surviving widow or widower can be profoundly affected. After some time of mourning, however, he/she is ready to develop a new relationship. The basic human needs to love, to be loved, for companionship, and for intimacy can drive the widow(er) to begin the search for another special person to be in his/her life. As strong as those desires are, though, the how’s of finding that other person may have been “forgotten” or the methods of going about doing that have changed. Starting in 2008 I have been conducting the Re-connect Group for Widows and the Re-connect Group for Widowers for those wanting to become fully engaged in the quest for a new partner. Who attends the Re-connect Group? I offer two different Re-connect Groups: one is for any widow or female partner while the other one is for any widower or male partner of any age. The groups are NOT bereavement support groups, so the attendees will have been doing their mourning long enough to be comfortable with talking about their futures without their deceased significant other. They are not looking for a replacement for their deceased spouse or partner, but rather a new relationship with a new spouse or partner. I do not discriminate based on sex, ethnicity, religion, or socioeconomic status. What happens? The group addresses the specific issues related to re-building the relationship aspects of life. During the meetings, participants informally discuss their own experiences as they feel comfortable and frequently learn from and provide support to each other. While each group develops its own personality, I realize that there are commonalities for everyone. To make sure all aspects of this experience are considered, I interject into the conversations those that do not come up on their own. What are the specifics? Unlike most other support groups, the Re-connect Groups are closed groups, meaning the same individuals attend each of the six consecutive weekly meetings. Normally, I hold them on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. 2-3 times per year, in the conference room at my office. The cost is $25 per person per meeting. For more information you may contact me by phone at (512) 658-2674 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  |
